Thursday, December 4, 2008

A Night in Bethlehem

Nativity by local artist, J. Kirk Richards

I hope I wasn't the only one who got a knock on my door from a genuine Roman announcing our ward's Christmas party! In case you did miss it, here is the information:

Decree
By order of his Royal Majesty, the Emperor, it is decreed that all the world is to be counted and taxed.
Therefore, let each person and family come for "A Night in Bethlehem" to be taxed according to the law.
Donkeys must be ties on the north side of the building and enter through t he proper gate.
Everyone dress (if you wish) in "Biblical" attire to enter the city.
Bring a blanket for your family to rest on from their long journey, you may find that the Inn is full.
Each family will be assessed taxes. Your taxes will be canned goods (be generous).
A light supper will be available in the open market.
All taxing will take place on the date, time and place shown below. Those found disobeying the law to appear, will be sentenced to a holiday season without the true spirit of Christmas.
So let it be written. So let it be done.
Caesar Augustus

Date: 13 December 2008
Time" 6:00 PM Sharp
Place: The program will start in the Chapel. (Please sit as families)

1 comment:

lisa moore said...

Ha. Yeah, Joseph is supposed to dress up as a Roman Centurian...anyone got a costume for that???